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Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Latvia

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  • Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
RIGA, Latvia (AFNS) --  

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Latvia Dec. 19-20 and met with Latvia’s Minister of Defense Inara Murniece, Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, and Air Force Commander Col. Viesturs Masulis. 

During these meetings, Brown emphasized the importance of the strong and enduring U.S.-Latvia partnership and its crucial contributions to NATO and Baltic security. He also expressed appreciation to Latvia for its generous support to Ukraine as it counters Russian aggression and voiced continued U.S. commitment to supporting regional security in Europe. 

CSAF visits Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. signs a guestbook Dec. 20, 2022, at the Latvian National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia. Brown met with military counterparts during a visit to the region focused on strengthening bilateral defense relationships and further exploring opportunities to enhance interoperability, training and deterrence with NATO Allies and partners. During the same visit to the European Command theater of operations, Brown met with U.S. Airmen serving in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy photo)
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CSAF visits Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. shakes hands with Latvian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, Dec. 20, 2022, at the Latvian National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia. Brown met with military counterparts during a visit to the region focused on strengthening bilateral defense relationships and further exploring opportunities to enhance interoperability, training and deterrence with NATO Allies and partners. During the same visit to the European Command theater of operations, Brown met with U.S. Airmen serving in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy photo)
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CSAF visits Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. is greeted by Latvian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš Dec. 20, 2022, at the Latvian National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia. Brown met with military counterparts during a visit to the region focused on strengthening bilateral defense relationships and further exploring opportunities to enhance interoperability, training and deterrence with NATO Allies and partners. During the same visit to the European Command theater of operations, Brown met with U.S. Airmen serving in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy photo)
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The two sides additionally discussed Latvian defense modernization, integrated air and missile defense, and opportunities for further security cooperation.  

Brown also met with U.S. Ambassador John Carwile and U.S. military members serving at the embassy in Riga.

Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Latvia

  • Published
  • Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
RIGA, Latvia (AFNS) --  

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Latvia Dec. 19-20 and met with Latvia’s Minister of Defense Inara Murniece, Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, and Air Force Commander Col. Viesturs Masulis. 

During these meetings, Brown emphasized the importance of the strong and enduring U.S.-Latvia partnership and its crucial contributions to NATO and Baltic security. He also expressed appreciation to Latvia for its generous support to Ukraine as it counters Russian aggression and voiced continued U.S. commitment to supporting regional security in Europe. 

CSAF visits Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. signs a guestbook Dec. 20, 2022, at the Latvian National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia. Brown met with military counterparts during a visit to the region focused on strengthening bilateral defense relationships and further exploring opportunities to enhance interoperability, training and deterrence with NATO Allies and partners. During the same visit to the European Command theater of operations, Brown met with U.S. Airmen serving in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy photo)
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CSAF visits Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. shakes hands with Latvian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, Dec. 20, 2022, at the Latvian National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia. Brown met with military counterparts during a visit to the region focused on strengthening bilateral defense relationships and further exploring opportunities to enhance interoperability, training and deterrence with NATO Allies and partners. During the same visit to the European Command theater of operations, Brown met with U.S. Airmen serving in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy photo)
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CSAF visits Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. is greeted by Latvian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš Dec. 20, 2022, at the Latvian National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters in Riga, Latvia. Brown met with military counterparts during a visit to the region focused on strengthening bilateral defense relationships and further exploring opportunities to enhance interoperability, training and deterrence with NATO Allies and partners. During the same visit to the European Command theater of operations, Brown met with U.S. Airmen serving in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy photo)
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The two sides additionally discussed Latvian defense modernization, integrated air and missile defense, and opportunities for further security cooperation.  

Brown also met with U.S. Ambassador John Carwile and U.S. military members serving at the embassy in Riga.